First Online: 12 December 2012Received: 09 March 2012Accepted: 30 November 2012

Abstract

BackgroundConsumption of 100% orange juice OJ has been positively associated with nutrient adequacy and diet quality, with no increased risk of overweight-obesity in children; however, no one has examined these factors in adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the association of 100% OJ consumption with nutrient adequacy, diet quality, and risk factors for metabolic syndrome MetS in a nationally representative sample of adults.

MethodsData from adults 19+ years of age n = 8,861 participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2006 were used. The National Cancer Institute method was used to estimate the usual intake UI of 100% OJ consumption, selected nutrients, and food groups. Percentages of the population below the Estimated Average Requirement EAR or above the Adequate Intake AI were determined. Diet quality was measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2005 HEI-2005. Covariate adjusted logistic regression was used to determine if consumers had a lower odds ratio of being overweight or obese or having risk factors of MetS or MetS.

ResultsUsual per capita intake of 100% OJ was 50.3 ml-d. Among consumers n = 2,310; 23.8%, UI was 210.0 ml-d. Compared to non-consumers, consumers had a higher p ConclusionThe results suggest that moderate consumption of 100% OJ should be encouraged to help individuals meet the USDA daily recommendation for fruit intake and as a component of a healthy diet.